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OY58 UME

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,260 mi
Last recorded86,260 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 UME
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,260 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 86,259 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp displayed

Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,639 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 81,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front ns os wiper nit checked

Pass 3 Jan 2020 79,775 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 76,780 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,591 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 69,415 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 69,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,705 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,998 miles

offside front headlamp braket broken

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,388 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,835 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 26,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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OY58 UME is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY58 UME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY58 UME registered?

OY58 UME is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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